Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has sought a detailed report from the state government and prison authorities on the murder of dacoit Jagan Gurjar inside Ajmer High-Security Jail, expressing serious concern over prison security and alleged criminal activities operating from within jails.A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma and Justice Manish Sharma issued the directions while hearing a suo motu case on prison reforms.The Bench directed the government to exp…
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Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who was found dead inside Ajmer’s High-Security Prison on Monday, first grabbed national headlines in 2008 after allegedly threatening to blow up the Dholpur residence of the then Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, with explosives.The threat catapulted him into the national spotlight and intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to track him down.Jagan was born in Bhavutipura village in Dholpur district and reportedly earned his…
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday issued a stern warning against delays in public utility projects, stating that administrative laxity affecting services such as water supply, electricity, healthcare and roads would not be tolerated.Chairing the sixth ‘Raj Unnati’ meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office, Sharma said officials would be held accountable for delays in project execution and face strict action where necessary.Reviewing the progress of key deve…
Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to intensify the state’s campaign against drug trafficking by dismantling organised narcotics networks, targeting the illegal assets of drug mafias and strengthening surveillance in border areas.Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Home Department on Wednesday, he called for strict action against illegal vehicle modifications and emphasised the need to transform the resolve for a “Drug-Free Rajasthan…
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday launched the ‘Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan-Jan Abhiyan – 2026’ from Bisalpur Dam in Tonk on the occasion of Ganga Dashami.The Chief Minister performed Jal Pujan at Bisalpur Dam amid Vedic chants and prayed for abundant rainfall across the state. He later visited the Bisaldev Mahadev Temple and offered prayers for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of Rajasthan.The statewide campaign will run from May…
Jaipur, May 22 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma, on Friday announced that the State Government will launch the ‘Vande Ganga Water Conservation Campaign’ from Ganga Dussehra on May 25, with a special focus on water conservation and rainwater harvesting in rural areas.Emphasising the importance of public participation, the Chief Minister said effective rainwater management and preservation of ponds can significantly help address water scarcity in villages and improve groundwater…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday directed officials to take strict action against those involved in illegal religious conversions and against government employees found participating in political activities.During a district-level review meeting in Banswara, CM Sharma also announced the development of sandalwood forests in the district, with 11,000 sandalwood saplings to be planted in each designated forest area under the Hariyalo Rajasthan campaign.He …
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday morning conducted a walking tour of Bambori village in Pratapgarh district, interacting warmly with villagers during a door-to-door outreach visit.During the tour, the Chief Minister sought blessings from senior citizens and enquired about their health, pensions, and benefits under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme.Children enthusiastically showed him their homework and spoke about their studies, following which the Ch…
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) The fire at the Pachpadra Refinery has triggered serious allegations of negligence and administrative pressure, with former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launching a sharp attack on the state government.As multiple agencies and technical experts continue to probe the cause of the incident, Gehlot claimed the blaze was likely the result of oversight or psychological pressure to fast-track project completion.Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, Gehlot said, “A…
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Marking the 135th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday announced a major push toward digital education and social empowerment by establishing 200 Ambedkar E-Libraries in urban areas across the state. Addressing a state-level programme in Jaipur, the Chief Minister said the initiative aims to expand access to knowledge and digital resources, particularly for backward and deprived sections, in line with Baba Saheb’s …